Finding the Third Proportional to 713,606 and 1,497,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,606 and 1,497,256 is: 3,141,475.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,606 : 1,497,256 = 1,497,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,606/1,497,256 = 1,497,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,606x = 1,497,256 × 1,497,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,606x = 2,241,775,529,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,241,775,529,536/713,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,141,475.17
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